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Friday

World

Russia stashed away billions before invading Ukraine. China may have helped hide it

The Kremlin stashed away billions before invading Ukraine. China helped them hide it. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with economist Benn Steil about his investigation into Russian assets.

Russia stashed away billions before invading Ukraine. China may have helped hide it

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Tuesday

Law

Ketanji Brown Jackson could be the 1st in SCOTUS with experience as a public defender

NPR's Juana Summers talks with A.J. Kramer, federal public defender for the District of Columbia, about his time as supervisor of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Ketanji Brown Jackson could be the 1st in SCOTUS with experience as a public defender

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Friday

Barlow & Bear bring musical theater into the TikTok era

Abigail Barlow (left) and Emily Bear have made magic together and say they found kindred creative spirits. Jessica Pons for NPR hide caption

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Barlow & Bear bring musical theater into the TikTok era

It started with a TikTok post riffing on the the lush drama series. Now, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear have received a Grammy nomination for their project, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.

Barlow & Bear bring musical theater into the TikTok era

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Thursday

Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards

"Ain't no bumpers in life," Jimmie Allen says, as he explains his philosophy on bowling and his career. Larry McCormack for NPR hide caption

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Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards

For Jimmie Allen, what makes a country artist isn't how many fiddles and mandolins they have in a song. It's something more natural than that.

Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards

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Global Health

The U.S. has shipped 500 million COVID vaccine doses globally, but there's work ahead

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with acting coordinator for Global COVID-19 Response and Health Security, Mary Beth Goodman, about the U.S. shipping 500 million COVID vaccine doses to more than 100 countries.

The U.S. has shipped 500 million COVID vaccine doses globally, but there's work ahead

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How a fossil with 10 arms and named after Joe Biden changed the vampire squid game

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Science

How a fossil with 10 arms and named after Joe Biden changed the vampire squid game

Millions of years ago and thousands of feet below the ocean's murky surface lived the oldest relative of the octopus and vampire squid.

How a fossil with 10 arms and named after Joe Biden changed the vampire squid game

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Wednesday

Arooj Aftab's heritage and penchant for mysticism come through in her music.

Arooj Aftab's heritage and penchant for mysticism come through in her music. Mengwen Cao for NPR hide caption

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Arooj Aftab considers her Grammy nominations a triumph. But they won't define her

Arooj Aftab has been nominated for two Grammys for her song "Mohabbat." But the singer and songwriter is wary of defining her work too precisely, or letting accolades tell the whole story.

Arooj Aftab considers her Grammy nominations a triumph. But they won't define her

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Tuesday

For Saweetie, a Grammy nomination is just the beginning

Saweetie has been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rap Song at this year's Grammy Awards. Jessica Pons for NPR hide caption

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For Saweetie, a Grammy nomination is just the beginning

The 28-year-old rapper opens up about her two Grammy nominations, and how meditation helps her stay centered amid an increasingly busy career.

For Saweetie, a Grammy nomination is just the beginning

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Friday

World

In Chechnya and Syria, ominous signs for Ukraine

From the Chechen Wars through its air campaign in Syria, Russian military operations have often taken a high toll on civilians. What does that portend in Ukraine?

In Chechnya and Syria, ominous signs for Ukraine

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Thursday

Business

Levi's pulling out of Russia reminds people of the country's jean smuggler era

With over a hundred businesses cutting ties with Russia, one company in particular, Levi's, is reminding people of a time in Russian history when Western jeans were a well sought after commodity.

Levi's pulling out of Russia reminds people of the country's jean smuggler era

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World

The war is with West and NATO allies — not Ukraine, Ukrainian Parliament member says

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ukrainian member of Parliament Andrii Osadchuk about his family's journey out of Kyiv and what he'd like to see from NATO allies.

The war is with West and NATO allies — not Ukraine, Ukrainian Parliament member says

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Wednesday

Science

This 10-armed fossil is the oldest known relative of octopuses and vampire squids

Researchers say they've found the oldest known relative of octopuses and vampire squids, in a fossil dug up decades ago in Montana. But unlike octopuses, the creature has 10 arms.

This 10-armed fossil is the oldest known relative of octopuses and vampire squids

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World

A no-fly zone isn't what Ukraine needs, says former U.S. NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with former U.S. NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder about the implications of imposing a no-fly zone in Ukraine in response to the growing humanitarian crisis.

A no-fly zone isn't what Ukraine needs, says former U.S. NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder

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Tuesday

World

Putin has threatened nuclear action. Here's what Russia is actually capable of

NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, what we know about Russia's nuclear stockpile and capabilities.

Putin has threatened nuclear action. Here's what Russia is actually capable of

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Monday

Europe

Doctors Without Borders describes declining situation in Mariupol, Ukraine

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Alex Wade at Doctors Without Borders about the humanitarian crisis in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

Doctors Without Borders describes declining situation in Mariupol, Ukraine

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